St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Auction to Benefit Cardinal Cushing Centers

HANOVER, MA—February 9, 2024— The 2024 St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Auction to benefit students with intellectual disabilities at Cardinal Cushing Centers in Hanover and Braintree will be held on Thursday, March 14th, at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. Sponsored by South Shore Bank, the event will raise money for the annual “Trip of a Lifetime” to Disney World for the schools’ graduating classes, a longstanding tradition that is truly a highlight and milestone moment for the Cushing students.

“We’re honored to sponsor the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Auction and to play such an integral role in rewarding the graduating students for their accomplishments,” said James Dunphy, CEO of South Shore Bank.

“We invite the South Shore community to come enjoy a great evening, learn more about the great work being done at Cardinal Cushing Centers, and support a wonderful group of students.”

The evening includes a cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction, and a live auction which includes a Zulu Nyala African photo safari. The safari is a six-day trip that comes with full room and board, as well as two viewing activities per day in the heart of South Africa’s Zululand conservation region, one of the richest conservation regions on the continent.

“We are so grateful for our continued partnership with South Shore Bank,” said Cushing President & CEO, Michelle Markowitz.” “We are thrilled to celebrate the many achievements of our students and raise funds to provide our graduates with the Trip of a Lifetime. We have the chance to create lasting memories for our students, while also offering the opportunity to practice life skills that come along with traveling. It is a wonderful representation of our mission in action- all thanks to South Shore Bank, the dedicated committee members, and the guests who continue support this event. We look forward to another successful evening.”

The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30. Tickets are $100 each, and sponsorships are available. For information on tickets and sponsorships or to donate an auction item, visit www.cushingstpats.org or contact Pam Eddy at Cardinal Cushing Centers at peddy@cushingcenters.org.

Cardinal Cushing Centers, Inc. is in the business of changing lives. A non-profit organization founded in Hanover, MA in 1947, Cushing Centers began as a day and residential school for students with intellectual disabilities. With additional locations in Braintree, Cushing now supports over 600 individuals of all ages, with the goal of helping each student and adult to become included and independent members of society. Programs include, among others, affordable housing, community programs, education, employment training, recreational, therapeutic, and residential services.

Cardinal Cushing Centers, Inc.

405 Washington Street Hanover, Massachusetts 02339

http://www.cushingcenters.org

Cardinal Cushing Centers is a place where people of all ages and abilities find possibility, opportunity, and hope

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